By TBHS | Posted: Thursday March 22, 2018
Played in Timaru in cool conditions on Monday 26 February, honours were evenly shared in the annual exchange between Timaru Boys’ High School and St Andrew’s College.
The 1st X1 match saw an improved performance by the young Timaru side against a strong opponent who used the fixture to give some members of the wider squad an opportunity. Batting first in the 100 overs declaration fixture, St Andrew’s closed their innings after 50 overs at 207-7. Best performer with the ball for TBHS was George Copland whose 4 wickets included 3 in 4 balls to have St Andrew’s in early trouble at 47-5. The TBHS reply was led by hard hitting innings of 39 from Hugh Cameron and 32 apiece by Jack Sands and Ben Stayt. This saw Timaru reach a respectable 147 and take the game within three overs of stumps and earning a draw.
In Touch Rugby, one 40 minute game was played. In a very even contest with the lead alternating throughout the match, Timaru scored right on time to earn a 6-all draw. Best performers for TBHS were Joel Hill, Ryan Greenslade and Jimmy Robertson.
Timaru recorded two hard fought victories in the Volleyball encounter against a STAC side who were without their top line up due to the upcoming South Island Championships.
The Tennis saw a St Andrew’s victory in a tight contest against a Timaru side missing an injured George McAleer. Timaru, led by James Watt, won both the number one singles and doubles matches.
